--- title: Surgical Technician Operating Room Days description: Mohawk Valley Health System is hiring for the Surgical Technician Operating Room Days role in Utica, NY. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/surgical-technician-operating-room-days-at-mohawk-valley-health-system-01a0fe7a-8d06-7180-a47e-b1ce680a9300 date: 2026-11-01T03:15:15Z og_description: Join Mohawk Valley Health System as Surgical Technician Operating Room Days in Utica, NY. Pays $26–$38 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/uv9tke.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Mohawk Valley Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mohawk-valley-health-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Utica, NY | | **Salary** | $26/hr - $38/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 31, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Mohawk Valley Health System sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 9 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Mohawk Valley Health System. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $65,000 – $93,000 a year (median $74,000). ## Description ## **Job Summary** Under the general supervision of the nurse manager or designee, the Surgical Technician, renders direct patient care according to the age and developmental level of the patient in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Nurses, ANA Standards of Care and the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System. ## **Core Job Responsibilities** - Follow proper protocols and procedures for sharps, specimans and aseptic techniques during procedures. - Labels medications on the sterile field - Verifies operative procedure and site with patient and surgical team prior to commencement of procedure. - Coordinate and demonstrate the proper use and handling of supplies, instruments and equipment - Maintain an accurate instrument/sponge count - Sterilize and disinfect instruments - Render safe and appropriate care for patients during positioning and transferring using appropriate positioning devices - Recognizes emergent patient care situations and reports findings - Promotes and maintains overall cleanliness of the unit - Adheres to Infection Control program to prevent spread of infections, practice of standard precautions, protects self, peers, patients, and visitors from infection and uses appropriate personal protective equipment. - Perform other duties as required. ## **Education/Experience Requirements** **REQUIRED:** - High school diploma - 1 year of healthcare experience **PREFERRED:** Completion of an approved Surgical Technician training program ## **Licensure/Certification Requirements** ## **Disclaimer** Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. ## **Job Details** Req Id 98966 Department OPERATING ROOM Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 10.00 FTE 0.95 Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 10 HR Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union 2005 - CWA Pay Range $26 - $38 per hour ## Skills - Cleanliness - Patient Care - Aseptic Techniques - Sharps Handling and Disposal - Infection Control - Sterile Field Management - Personal Protective Equipment ## Related - [More jobs at Mohawk Valley Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mohawk-valley-health-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Patient Care Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/patient-care-technicians?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Surgical Technologist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/patient-care-technicians/surgical-technologist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 393039 jobs - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 165289 jobs - [Utica, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/utica?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 800 jobs - [Mohawk Valley Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mohawk-valley-health-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 286 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 393039 jobs - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 165289 jobs - [Utica, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/utica?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 800 jobs - [Mohawk Valley Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mohawk-valley-health-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 286 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)